Her name may be synonymous with lavish custom wedding gowns, but today Monique Lhuillier is deftly making inroads into the world of ready-to-wear with her expertly tailored day-to-evening separates. Born in the Philippines, Lhuillier attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles before launching her collection in 1996. Feminine and subtly seductive, Monique Lhuillier pieces add a touch of glamour to everyday dressing.